My intuitive response to the constantly changing colours and shapes in my coastal and garden landscape lies at the heart of my work.
I would describe my paintings and drawings as hovering between observation and interpretation. In a search for the essence of a place, I make small studies and take photos which will shape my journey with the painting. Back in the studio I also weave into my images, memories and experiences of being in these landscapes and I often find that the conversation develops between myself and the painting which helps me find the essence of the place.
My choice of mixed media including oils, acrylics, pastel and charcoal is integral to my work in order to embody the sense, colour and physicality of these landscapes.
The red line which runs as a thread through some of my paintings serves as a metaphor for the loss and disintegration of the South West coast. The red line also represents the feelings of anger and despair that the devastation of the natural world evokes in us.
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I studied Ceramics at the University of Westminster, formerly Harrow Art School, where I developed my passion for colour and form to create 3D images in clay.
I worked and taught for several years as a ceramicist but subsequently found that experimenting with paint, paper and canvas gave me greater freedom to explore my ideas.
My Psychotherapy training and practice also informs my work as an artist.
EXHIBITIONS
My paintings and ceramics were shown in several London and UK galleries including a UK touring exhibition 'The Circus Comes to Town' which featured paintings, ceramics and sculptures by Chagall, Picasso, Klee and Henry Moore. Venues included Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, Sunderland and Holbourne Museum, Bath
Town Mill Arts Lyme Regis solo and group shows
Bridport Arts Centre Dorset Visual Artists group show
Durlston Country Park Gallery Dorset Visual Artists group show
Devon Open studios
Lemon Street Gallery Truro group show
The Gallery Symondsbury Bridport group shows
Livingstone Gallery St Ives group show
VII Artists group show 340 Kings Road London